Public Schools Engagement Officer

Company description:

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. For more information about the Department of Education, please visit

Job description:

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Full-time, 12 month temporary employment opportunity in a vibrant team
• Multiple positions available across NSW
• Clerk Grade 7/8 Salary ($113,574 - $125,720 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Are you a go-getter who thrives on collaboration and building strong connections with communities and schools? The Department of Education is looking for passionate and proactive Public Schools Engagement Officers to join our team and provide practical, on the ground support to schools.

Multiple full time, 12-month temporary positions are available across:

• Metropolitan Sydney
• Regional NSW, including:
• Northern Rivers
• Central & Mid-North Coast
• Hunter
• Illawarra & South Coast

About the role

The Public Schools Engagement Officer will support schools within a specific region to develop and deliver tailored community engagement, communications and transition to primary and high school initiatives.

What we're looking for

• Experience in communications, community engagement, stakeholder engagement, community liaison or project management. A sound knowledge of, and experience in digital communications, will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience managing competing priorities in a high-volume setting.
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• A keen learner with proactive and solutions-focused attitude.
• Experience in a school or educational setting will be highly regarded.

For more information, click on the role description.

Essential requirements of the role

• Working with Children Check Clearance for paid employment
• This role requires travel across various work sites, so a current and valid Driver's licence is essential.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

How to apply

Please attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role, and what your preferred location would be.

Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application. If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now'.

Closing date: 26 October 2025, 11:59 pm

For role enquiries please contact Joss Wyer at ; and for recruitment process enquiries please contact

Inclusion and Diversity: We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion."

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.